Sports Statistician (Data Collection)

HM Revenue and Customs; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sports technology company is hiring Sports Statisticians (Sports Scouts) in the UK. This independent contractor role involves watching games and reporting statistics. Ideal candidates should have a passion for sports, reliability, and availability on weekends. A great opportunity to gain experience in the sports data industry with potential for pay increases based on experience.

Qualifications

• Reliable, committed, organized, and trustworthy.
• Above average sports knowledge regarding rules, tactics, and jargon.
• Regular availability on weekends and weekday evenings.

Responsibilities

• Watch games and report on every run, kick, throw, and tackle.
• Participate in a training and testing program before games.

Skills

Reliability

Sports knowledge

Organizational skills

Understanding of smartphone technology

Job description

Do you want to join one of the world’s fastest-growing sports technology companies?

Genius Sports is at the epicenter of the global network connecting sports, brands, and fans through official live data.

Our mission is simple: We champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties.

We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our talented team.

If you see yourself becoming part of a global family building the future of sports entertainment together, then come and grow with us.

We put trust in our people to deliver the difference for our clients around the world. It’s why many of the world’s largest leagues & federations such as the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA, and NCAA choose to work with Genius Sports.

Love sports?

We're looking for someone like you.

We're hiring - Sports Statisticians (Sports Scouts)
Job type - Independent Contractor - paid per game covered
Get to know us - https://www.geniussports.com/careers/statisticians-network/

This a great opportunity for a sports enthusiast to gain experience with a market leading company as aSports Statistician.

If you enjoy sports and would like to get involved in the sports data & media industry, this could be your chance!Using Genius Sports software, Sports Statisticians are responsible for watching games and reporting back every run, kick, throw and tackle.

Before you get into the action, you will take part in a training and testing program to ensure you are ready to provide the best possible analyses of the game.

Requirements:

• You are reliable, committed, organized and trustworthy
• Above average sports knowledge with regards to the rules of the game, basic tactics and jargon
• Regular availability on weekends and weekday evening
• Good understanding of smartphone technology

We offer a fixed payment per game and a chance for a pay increase based on experience via our Gamification ranking system.

Interested and want to learn more?

Tell us a bit about yourself and we'll be in touch with you for more information about becoming а sports statistician. You must be 18 or older to apply.

Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, different abilities or disability, gender identity or re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other applicable status). Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.

Birmingham, Liverpool, Newport (Gwent), Norwich

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)